I can't agree with Ward. Canelo's career isn't over yet. While Canelo has cherry picked a lot of opponents - especially as of late, he does have a few bonafide opponents on his resume. And he has fought one of the Charlos and is about to face Munguia. Canelo, has for the most part, faced who the general public has asked him to face.
He doesn't have to face everyone. Some of the greats have dodged a couple of opponents and their legacies are still intact. Sugar Ray never fought Aaron Pryor. Marquez and Morales never fought. Mayweather refused to step in the ring with Margarito, Paul Williams, or Sergio Martinez - all bigger fighters. Perhaps Canelo feels Benavidez is too big.
Fans don't always get the showdowns they like, but that's not enough to tarnish a fighter as long as they have a solid enough resume. Canelo is still employed. His resume isn't complete yet.....and I think facing Munguia makes a big enough difference. He must, however, win.
He doesn't have to face everyone. Some of the greats have dodged a couple of opponents and their legacies are still intact. Sugar Ray never fought Aaron Pryor. Marquez and Morales never fought. Mayweather refused to step in the ring with Margarito, Paul Williams, or Sergio Martinez - all bigger fighters. Perhaps Canelo feels Benavidez is too big.
Fans don't always get the showdowns they like, but that's not enough to tarnish a fighter as long as they have a solid enough resume. Canelo is still employed. His resume isn't complete yet.....and I think facing Munguia makes a big enough difference. He must, however, win.
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